Necktie-holder.



C. B. EATON. NECKH E HOLDER.

APPLICATION FILED FEB. 27. 1917.

ji fic Patented Oat. 23,1917.

INVENTOR \IVITNESSES A OFFICE.

CHARLES LB. EATON, OF BELFAST, MAINE.

NECKTIE-HOLDER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

' Patented Oct. 23, 1917.

Application filed February 27, 1917. Serial N 0. 151,286.

' To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, CHARLES B. EATON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Belfast, in the county of I'Valdo and State of Maine, have invented new and useful Improvements in Necktie-Holders, of which the following is a specification.

This invention comprehends the provision of a new article of manufacture, in the nature of a tie holder, especially designed for use in conjunction with turn down collars and fourinhand ties, the article being easy to apply to the collar with a view of supporting the tie in proper position with respect thereto.

In carrying out the invention, the article is constructed from a single strand of Wire and formed to readily and easily accommodate itself between the folds of the collar,

and embodies a pair of prongs adapted to penetrate the knot of the tie, to hold the latter in proper position relative to the collar.

Another important object of the invention resides in the fact that the prongs above mentioned are convergently disposed relatively, to receive the shank of the collar button therebetween with a view of maintaining the article associated with the collar.

In the drawing forming part of this specification like numerals of reference indicate similar parts in the several views and wherein:

Figure 1 is a View showing the article associated with the collar.

Fig. 2 is a detail view of the article.

An article designed in accordance with my invention, consists of a frame constructed from a single strand of suitable material, such as wire or the like, the frame embodying a pair of oppositely disposed companion loops 10, which are curved to conform to the neck of the wearer, and accommodate itself between the folds of the collar in the manner illustrated in Fig. 1. The terminals of the loops 10 are coiled about the main bar of the frame as at 11, while the material defining said coils is extended below the main bar of the frame, and thence curved upwardly to provide pointed prongs or spurs 12.

In practice the article is associated with the collar, by arranging the loops 10 between the folds thereof, prior to the tying of the tie. It will be noted that the shanks 13 of the prongs or spurs 12 are convergently disposed to receive and grip the shank of the collar button therebetween, with a view of holding the article associatedwith the collar against casual derangement. The knot is then formed, in the usual well known manner of tying fourin hand ties, and as the knot is moved to its proper position in close proximity to the collar, the knot is arranged relative to the prongs or spurs, whereby the latter can be readily and easily pressed into the knot, thus holding the tie from becoming deranged upon the collar which at present is a frequent occurrence resulting in an untidy appearance. The article as above stated is constructed from a single length of wire, which permits such articles to be manufactured and sold at a minimum cost, while the design of the article is such that it can be conveniently handled, both during its application to the collar or its removal therefrom.

While it is believed that from the foregoing description the nature and advantages of the invention will be apparent, I desire to have it understood that I do not limit myself toithe exact construction herein illustrated, and that such changes may be resorted to when desired as fall within the scope of what is claimed.

What is claimed is 1. A necktie holder embodying a frame constructed from a single length of wire, and including a pair of curved oppositely disposed loops, the terminals of said loops being coiled about the main portion of the frame and further extended to provide a pair of upwardly pointing prongs.

2. An article of the character described embodying a frame constructed from a single strand of wire, and including a pair of curved oppositely disposed loops, the terminals of said loops being coiled about the main portion of the frame and extended to provide a pair of prongs disposed beneath said loops, said prongs being convergently disposed as and for the purpose described. In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

CHARLES B. EATON.

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